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Rescue efforts helped by new equipment

Posted by Graeme Whitfield on Sep 30, 08 12:10 PM in News

Rescue efforts in Morpeth were aided by equipment purchased just weeks before disaster struck.

More than 100 people were rescued from recent floods by firefighters using the latest equipment. Among those saved were elderly and disabled residents, two babies and a range of pets.

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